Product comparison · 2 home cinema systems

Philips 5.1 Home theater HTS5581/12 vs Philips Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9241/12

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  • 52specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 28identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Optical disc player type
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS5581/12:Blu-Ray player
    • Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9241/12:Blu-Ray
  • Audio output channels
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS5581/12:5.1 channels
    • Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9241/12:2.1 channels
  • RMS rated power
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS5581/12:1000 W
    • Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9241/12:500 W
  • Subwoofer type
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS5581/12:Passive subwoofer
    • Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9241/12:Active subwoofer
  • USB ports quantity
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS5581/12:1
    • Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9241/12:0
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS5581/12:105 W
    • Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9241/12:135 W
  • Center speaker weight
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS5581/12:1.4 kg
    • Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9241/12:1.2 kg
  • Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)
    • 5.1 Home theater HTS5581/12:392 x 342 x 260 mm
    • Fidelio SoundHub 2.1 Home theater HTS9241/12:397 x 342 x 196 mm

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Comparison of HTS5581/12, HTS9241/12
87 specifications
Optical drive2 differ
Optical disc player typeDiffersBlu-Ray playerBlu-Ray
Disc types supportedDiffersBD-R, BD-RE, BD-ROM, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RWBD-R, BD-RE, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Disc loading typeKnown for oneSlotUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDHC
Video1 differ
Video formats supportedDiffersASF, AVI, DIVX, MP4, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMVAVCHD, MPEG4
Progressive scanKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers5.1 channels2.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers1000 W500 W
Audio decodersDiffersDolby TrueHD, DTS-HDDolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD
EqualizerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Satellite speakersidentical
Satellite speaker impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 Ω
Number of satellite speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Satellite speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one7.62 cm (3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Subwoofer1 differ
Subwoofer typeDiffersPassive subwooferActive subwoofer
Subwoofer impedanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 Ω
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of HDMI outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
SCART ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB ports quantityDiffers10
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S-Video outputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Digital audio coaxial outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs105 W135 W
Supported batteriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x AAA
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Center speaker weightDiffers1.4 kg1.2 kg
Subwoofer dimensions (W x D x H)Differs392 x 342 x 260 mm397 x 342 x 196 mm
Subwoofer weightDiffers4.8 kg5.3 kg
Front speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one280 x 104 x 100 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Front speaker weightKnown for one1.03 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one95 x 92 x 280 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers400 mm570 mm
Package heightDiffers1100 mm413 mm
Package weightDiffers24.3 kg16.6 kg
Other features8 differ
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CompatibilityDiffers32PFL5406, 32PFL5606, 40PFL56062PDL7906, 42PDL7906
DepthDiffers357 mm304 mm
HeightDiffers57 mm66 mm
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220-240V, 50Hz
Speaker depthDiffers26 cm9.9 cm
Speaker driversKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 1", 2 x 3"
Speaker heightDiffers110.1 cm33.4 cm
Speaker widthDiffers26 cm13.1 cm
WeightDiffers3.69 kg3.87 kg
WidthDiffers435 mm307 mm
HDMIKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Volume controlKnown for oneDigitalUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical details1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
KaraokeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SlideshowKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless speaker readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speakeridentical
Center speaker RMS powerKnown for one230 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker frequency rangeKnown for one150 - 20000 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker crossover frequencyKnown for one3 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Center speaker woofer diameter (imperial)Known for one7.62 cm (3")Unknown — not stated by the source

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